Joyce Anne Shull, 84, of Wooster passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at her home.
She was born on June 12, 1940, in Wooster to Robert and Erie Higgenbotham Miner. On April 29, 1962, she married LeRoy Shull, he preceded her in death in 1992.
Joyce worked for Job and Family Services of Wayne County as an accountant, after retirement she worked as a church secretary for Smithville United Methodist Church, and volunteer at Hospice. Joyce went from driving a tractor as a child on her parent’s farm, to sitting with LifeCare Hospice patients whom she would find out their favorite book and read it to them. Mom will be remembered by her insistence she was “29 and holding “until it became “29 with many years of experience.” She had a love of dogs, Cleveland Indians and watching her grandkids play sports.
She is survived by her children Susan Shull of Galloway, Jeffery (Cyndi) Shull of Wooster, Raylene McCullough of Smithville; a clan of grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings Martha Wagers of Bucyrus, and Gary Miner of Wooster.
Joyce is preceded in death by her husband LeRoy, parents and a brother David Miner.
Private services will be held at the family’s convenience.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St. Wooster, is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleed.com.
Joyce was a pleasure to work wish, she had the best energy and sense of humor. It’s been many years, since working with her at Human Service’s but I can still see her Happy Dance when she was tickled about something! A wonderful lady and my condolences to the family for your loss.
Raylene, My deepest sympathy at the loss of your Mom. Her and LeRoy were salt of the earth. Praying for you and your family. Love, Monie Brenneman
So sorry for Your Loss
Raylene my sincerest sympathies
Joyce was a trustee of our association and having served 10 years myself I learned to appreciate her experience
Through that connection we became good neighbors and I enjoyed helping her when she asked
She was also our sentinel for mailbox security. She had her chair positioned so she could see comings and goings there and I would often wave to her and sometimes I d get a wave back! She was a joy to many of us and we will miss her. Ken McDonald
Our sincere condolences to Joyce’s family.
I briefly met Joyce and Jeff while my sister was in TCU at the same time. We enjoyed hearing her family stories and sharing mealtimes with her. My condolences to the family.
I always enjoyed a brief visit with Joyce while delivering Meals of Wheels! She was a special lady whom I miss! My sympathy goes out to her family!
My sympathy to Joyce’s children. We worked together many years and always enjoyed time shared together. I will miss her.
Joanne Ebert